Thursday 16 May 2013

Next up for the AudeShantyMen

Two gigs back to back for the Crew

Make a note in your diaries as the AudeShantymen prepare to entertain you in two of their "home ports" in the next couple of weeks.

First up is the bustling Café de la Galloise in Alaigne where the Crew will be singing during the evening of Friday 31st May. Les and Lin will be happy to take table reservations on 04 68 69 35 77.

Seven days later, on Friday 6th June, the AudeShantyMen are due to moor alongside the popular Le Rendezvous in Léran. To book your table for the evening phone Shirley and Marek on 09 51 42 47 91.

We look forward to seeing you! 




Wednesday 8 May 2013

Night out at Trèbes for the AudeShantyMen

Crew bid "au revoir" to Mutineer


In the five months he has been singing with us, Tony (Mutineer) Fletcher has very much earned his  red duster as an AudeShantyMan. Last night, at a Mess Dinner held in the quayside restaurant "La Poissonnerie Moderne" by the Canal du Midi, he was paid off in style. He and his wife, Ann, are hoping to return to the Razès before too long and we shall all welcome him warmly back. 



The Crew had long wanted to sing at this venue and kept their fellow diners and passers-by hugely entertained throughout the evening, even singing informally for the residents of the boats moored alongside. A grand night  all round!

Dog Watch for the AudeShantyMen

Charity Appearance for the Crew

Five of the Crew accepted an invitation to sing at the SPA charity Spring Fayre at Berriac on Sunday afternoon, the 5th May. Their contribution was much appreciated by the organisers of this association which provides support for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Indeed, one of our canine friends joined the AudeShantyMen in the chorus of "Whip Jamboree" - a fact noted with hilarity by those singing and listening! Thanks to the efforts of Julie Christian and the volunteers just under €1000.00 was raised on the day. Well done, everyone.